King Herod’s legacy as an innovative builder was established ... Photograph by Borchi Massimo/Fototeca 9x12 Palace intrigues and dynastic plots fueled a growing sense of paranoia in Herod.

It was the first time that archaeologists successfully restored a part of the Temple complex built by King Herod more than 2,000 years ago. (JTA) — Archaeologists working in Jerusalem have ...

The Magi arrived at Herod’s palace in Jerusalem asking, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?”. Herod immediately feared a threat to his rule and was keen to locate the baby.

This wall, located in the heart of the Old City, is a remnant of King Herod's renovation of the Second Temple and dates back to the first century B.C. Millions of pilgrims (Jewish and non-Jewish ...

Before Jonathan could reunite the functions of priest and king in a Hasmonean revival, Herod had him drowned in a pool at his palace in Jericho. Alexandra reported Herod to Mark Antony ...

Along the way they can meet angels and shepherds vying for pole position, a Roman centurion guarding Herod's palace and the king himself. They can question the innkeeper and test the knowledge of ...